Austin Riley - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Launches first spring homer Riley went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Atlanta's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates on Wednesday.

Impact The third baseman took Jarod Bayless deep in the third inning, taking advantage of Paul Skenes' exit two batters prior. Riley was fully healthy for the first time in a while this offseason, and he's looking to rebound after a couple tough campaigns that saw him hit just 35 homers in 212 regular-season games with a .760 OPS -- a sharp decline for the 28-year-old after he belted 75 long balls with an .869 OPS in 2022-23 while missing only six games in total.

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Confident after normal offseason Riley didn't have any limitations this offseason and worked with Atlanta hitting coach Tim Hyers on finding his old swing, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact The third baseman underwent sports hernia surgery in early August that ended his 2025 campaign prematurely, but he was fully recovered in time to get back to his normal offseason routine. That's a marked contrast to the previous offseason, when hand surgery left Riley in a cast until January and had him playing catchup during spring training. While he missed a total of 112 regular-season games over the prior two seasons, Riley appears to be in good shape to regain the form that saw him average 36 homers, 99 RBI and 159.3 games played from 2021-23.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

30 HR & 90 RBIs too much to ask from Austin Riley? 'I expect it every year' NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Coming off two injury-shortened seasons, Austin Riley is looking forward to getting back to where he was at the end of t...

FEBRUARY 16 • MLB.COM

Should You Draft Austin Riley or Maikel Garcia in 2026 Fantasy Baseball Leagues? Austin Riley vs. Maikel Garcia fantasy baseball outlook for 2026, including ADP value, projections, power vs. speed strategy, and which 3B t...

FEBRUARY 16 • SI.COM

Braves' turnaround depends on Austin Riley, and here's why | Sporting News Atlanta needs a better version of Riley.

FEBRUARY 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Looks healthy for camp Riley (core) took live batting practice Wednesday and appears to be facing no restrictions for the start of spring training, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Riley appears to be 100 percent healthy heading into the 2026 campaign after he missed most of the final two months of the past season due to a lower abdominal strain, which he ultimately addressed via a core-muscle surgery Aug. 21. Though his reputation as one of baseball's more durable third basemen has taken a hit after two straight injury-shortened seasons, Riley won't turn 29 years old until April, and with some better luck on the health front, he could re-emerge as the 30-plus-homer threat that he was from 2021 through 2023.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' record-breaking Austin Riley contract might be GM Alex Anthopoulos' biggest mistake | Sporting News Austin Riley might be one of the worst contracts that Alex Anthopoulos has put to paper.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

"Dreamy" - Austin Riley's wife Anna reacts to Spencer Schwellenbach's spouse Shelby's honeymoon moments from Montana On Sunday, Austin Riley's wife, Anna, was spotted reacting to a social media post made by Spencer Schwellenbach's wife, Shelby.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Brian Snitker, who managed Braves to 2021 World Series title, won't return to dugout next season

Brian Snitker, who managed the Atlanta Braves to the 2021 World Series championship as the highlight of almost a half-century with the organization, will not return to the dugout n...

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves hoping hot stretch carries over into 2026 ATLANTA -- Austin Riley will end his season on the injured list, but he is still in the Braves clubhouse on a daily basis, still around his...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • MLB.COM

Braves begin 3-game series at home against the Cubs

The Atlanta Braves begin a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Monday

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves and Mariners play, winner secures 3-game series

Both the Atlanta Braves and the Seattle Mariners are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Mariners look to break 4-game slide, play the Braves

The Seattle Mariners enter the matchup against the Atlanta Braves after losing four in a row

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Mariners play the Braves looking to break road skid

The Seattle Mariners travel to the Atlanta Braves looking to stop a three-game road skid

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs try to sweep series against the Braves

The Chicago Cubs face the Atlanta Braves looking to sweep their three-game series

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs face the Braves leading series 1-0

The Chicago Cubs host the Atlanta Braves, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves claim infielder Ha-Seong Kim off waivers from the Rays

The Atlanta Braves have claimed infielder Ha-Seong Kim off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Transferred to 60-day IL Atlanta transferred Riley (abdomen) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list Monday.

Impact The transaction frees a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Ha-Seong Kim (back), who was claimed off waivers Monday. Riley underwent season-ending core surgery nearly two weeks ago and is expected to be ready for spring training.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Transferred to 60-day IL Atlanta transferred Riley (abdomen) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.

Impact The transaction frees a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Ha-Seong Kim (back), who was claimed off waivers from the Rays on Monday. Riley underwent season-ending core surgery nearly two weeks ago and is expected to be ready for spring training.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Braves third baseman Austin Riley's injury-shortened season ends following core surgery

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley will miss the remainder of the season after having core injury surgery on Thursday

AUGUST 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Riley has season-ending surgery; Braves expect him ready for spring Braves third baseman Austin Riley underwent season-ending surgery on his core, the club announced Thursday. The operation was performed by D...

AUGUST 21, 2025 • MLB.COM

Undergoes season-ending surgery Atlanta announced Thursday that Riley (abdomen) underwent season-ending core injury surgery.

Impact Riley is expected to be ready for the start of spring training in February. The third baseman has been out since Aug. 2 and had been experiencing soreness in his abdominal area, as he tried to rehab and play again this season. With surgery out of the way, Riley's 2025 season comes to a close with a .260/.309/.428 slash line, 16 home runs, 54 RBI, 54 runs scored, two stolen bases and a 27:128 BB:K across 447 plate appearances. Now that he's done for the year, Riley will have missed a total of 112 games over the past two seasons.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Braves take on the White Sox after Olson's 4-hit game

The Atlanta Braves take on the Chicago White Sox after Matt Olson had four hits against the White Sox on Tuesday

AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Return delayed due to soreness Riley (abdomen) felt more soreness during a workout Tuesday and is not expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list anytime soon, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constit...

Impact Riley has been sidelined for most of August with a strained lower abdominal muscle and continues to feel discomfort each time he attempts to ramp up activities. With Atlanta out of playoff contention, the club has little incentive to push its third baseman back onto the active roster. Consider Riley out indefinitely. Nacho Alvarez will continue to occupy the hot corner in Riley's absence.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox take on the Braves after Teel's 4-hit game

The Chicago White Sox take on the Atlanta Braves after Kyle Teel had four hits against the Braves on Monday

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

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